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  1. dingbat

    42 amp alt ford 302 engine

    Agree…if the battery isn’t connected it could be the regulator bouncing around trying to regulate w/o a load. Couple of points about the meter: 2.5 second update rate No auto ranging - manually select DC or AC HV - high voltage or DC - not shown on display in picture Would like to see same...
  2. dingbat

    Computer Illiterate?

    All you need to do is copy the “my documents” directory to the new computer and your done. Not a fan of Google or Microsoft because of their intrusive behavior and data collection policies. Switched to Firefox several years ago and never looked back
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    cheapest Lorance that has side scan and FMT compatible?

    What are you’re requirements? What are your expectations? Sonar novice or experienced user? What is your budget?
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    cheapest Lorance that has side scan and FMT compatible?

    First question…what is FMT? A Google search turned up…Fecal Microbiota Transplantation Don’t want to go cheap with side scan. Screen size, detection algorithms and transducer quality all play a role in performance. .
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    Walmart Super Tech RV and Marine Antifreeze - ethyl alcohol NOT propylene glycol

    Guessing it’s an accommodate local regulations based upon the company making 4 different formulations of the same product. A lot of misunderstanding of anti-freeze performance and what constitutes burst pressure. https://newcontent.westmarine.com/content/documents/pdfs/LIT136_V5.pdfu
  6. dingbat

    Let the first liar say they have never done this.

    The bigger joke is on the people who cut the tackle off and start over..... not realizing that all you have to do is remove the spool, flip the bail, and put the spool back on. Takes all of 15 seconds....lol
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    1976 Mercury 1150 Yellow Fluid Leak (Steering?)

    I did not. I extended the rod out fully, wiped off the dirty grease and continued to cycle the rod in and out unit everything as clean and moving freely. Installed the nut, gave it a shot of grease and never looked back. Just top off the grease in the nut when I winterize and called it good...
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    2004 F115 Regulator Rectifier Blows Every 12 Hours

    Your batteries are shot. A fully charged battery should measure 12.7 V when fully charged. A bad battery will take out a regulator
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    1976 Mercury 1150 Yellow Fluid Leak (Steering?)

    Nope…it seals the tube (grease) and the o-ring rod wiper eliminates moisture getting inside the tube eliminating the need to grease on a regular basis. The opposite.. it keeps the crud out. The real trick is the grease. Tripe-Guard and Yamalube are highly water resistant and extremely...
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    EPA Info for 1998 Yahama 9.9 HP 4 stroke

    I’m guessing your acting as your own customs broker? We import and export equipment on a regular basis. Don’t assume customs knows what they are talking about. Been fighting with customs for years over the HS classification of our equipment. Read the attached docs which outline the...
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    1976 Mercury 1150 Yellow Fluid Leak (Steering?)

    Now that you got it cleaned up, do yourself a favor… Use a quality aluminum complex grease (Evinrude triple guard or Yamalube) and install a steering rod wiper like this one. https://www.iboats.com/shop/seachoice-steering-guards.html
  12. dingbat

    Running engine on Trailer.

    If the impeller is a physical barrier, how is it that I can run my 200hp Evinrude using the flush port per the manual? In reality, vane pumps are reversible, high flow, low pressure pumps. At idle, you’re typical outboard is pushing 3 to 4 psi water pressure. You would have no problem...
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    Rehab SportCraft 222 1983 deep V hull cuddy walkaround

    The one thing I did notice is that they advertise this particular unit as a fish finder with an ability to display (basic) charts. It will not run/support the detailed charting you would find on your better units. It boils down to what’s most important to you. As a fisherman. I want real CHIRP...
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    Rehab SportCraft 222 1983 deep V hull cuddy walkaround

    Any unit with side scan will have a large transducer. It’s basically two or three transducers in one housing They all (mfg) use the same 10 MHz gps chip. The difference are the map(s) included with the unit.
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    Rehab SportCraft 222 1983 deep V hull cuddy walkaround

    That part number does not included maps https://www.thegpsstore.com/Marine-Electronics/Fishfinders/Lowrance-HOOK-Reveal-7x-Fishfinder-with-Tripleshot-Transducer The Lowrance HOOK Reveal 7X TripleShotis more than just a fishfinder, mark waypoints and navigate to them thanks to the internal GPS...
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    Who didn't winterize??

    What is your water temps? Water is still in the mid-40’s here. Low 50’s an hour or so south of here
  17. dingbat

    Opinion on this motor operation

    Have yet to met a 2 stroke that wasn’t “cranky” after sitting any length of time. If the motor was sitting for three months, did you at least drain the carbs before trying to start? The fuel evaporates leaving nothing but a bowl of 2 stroke oil to run on. Fill with fresh fuel and run
  18. dingbat

    Christmas 2022 will be coldest in over 30 years

    52 when I got up this morning. Front moving in right now. Temps have dropped to 26 with a projected low of 8 by morning. High of 19 tomorrow then increasing 5 degrees a day the rest of the week. 40’s on Wednesday, 60 by Sunday
  19. dingbat

    NSS7 evo3

    Typical MFD… basic map and sounder functions (no side scan) with HMI support for a number of optional ($$$) modules. From the option stand point, both side scan and radar are highly visualized applications. You need a display large enough to present data on a scale that the user can easily...
  20. dingbat

    Any Outboard Repair Shop Owners Here? Need Info If You're Willing!

    When all is said and done, a service organization is doing very well at 70% efficiency. A more reasonable number for planning purposes is 50-55%. Marine repair Salaries data by State https://www.neit.edu/blog/how-much-do-boat-mechanics-make
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